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"Pig" in German: Schwein
das Schwein
Pig in German is das Schwein, a neuter noun. The plural is die Schweine. Pork is Schweinefleisch, and Glücksschwein is a lucky pig charm.
Farm
Das Schwein suhlt sich im Matsch.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Schwein
Say it
SHVINE
/ʃvaɪn/
SHVINE. Schw like shv, long ei like "eye", final n.
"Pig" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Schwein | pig Animal. | Animal. |
| die Schweine | pigs Plural. | Plural. |
| das Schweinefleisch | pork Meat. | Meat. |
| das Glücksschwein | lucky pig New Year charm. | New Year charm. |
How to use Schwein in real life
- 1Farm
Das Schwein suhlt sich im Matsch.
The pig is wallowing in the mud.
Das Schwein neuter.
- 2Kids' book
Auf dem Hof leben fünf Schweine.
Five pigs live on the farm.
Schweine plural.
- 3New Year
Hier, ein kleines Glücksschwein für dich.
Here, a little lucky pig for you.
Compound with Schwein.
Mistakes English speakers make with Schwein
Incorrect: der Schwein
Correct: das Schwein
Schwein is neuter.
Incorrect: Schwein (for pork on a menu alone)
Correct: Schweinefleisch / Schweinebraten
Menus usually name the meat dish, not just Schwein.
Good to know
Schwein can be an insult ("jerk"), so tone matters. Glücksschweine appear everywhere around New Year's as good-luck gifts.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Children's farm
ChatPal
Siehst du das kleine Schwein dort?
Do you see the little pig there?
You
Ja! Das Schwein hat rosa Ohren.
Yes! The pig has pink ears.
ChatPal
Die großen Schweine sind lauter.
The big pigs are louder.
You
Lass uns dem Schwein nicht zu nah kommen.
Let's not get too close to the pig.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pig" in German
What gender is Schwein?
Neuter: das Schwein.
What is the plural?
Die Schweine.
How do you say pork?
Das Schweinefleisch.
What is a Glücksschwein?
A lucky pig charm, especially at New Year.
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